There are 4 ways to get from Grafton to Springfield by car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, train
best- Take the car ferry from Grafton, IL to St Charles, MOcarferry
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 11m$40–83Drive 94.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Grafton to Springfieldcar 94.9 mi
2h 7m$18–25Taxi, line 74 bus, bus
- Take the taxi from Grafton to North County Transit Centertaxi
- Take the bus from North County Transit Center to Civic Center Transit Centerbus 74 / ...
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus
4h 23m$87–112Car ferry, train via Trade Access @ Tradeport Sb
- Take the car ferry from Grafton, IL to St Charles, MOcarferry
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 55m$40–83
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Grafton to Springfield is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Grafton to Springfield is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $17 - $25.
The distance between Grafton and Springfield is 133 miles. The road distance is 95.5 miles.
The best way to get from Grafton to Springfield without a car is to taxi and line 74 bus and bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Grafton to Springfield, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Grafton to Springfield is 96 miles. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Grafton to Springfield.
There are 63+ hotels available in Springfield.
What companies run services between Grafton, IL, USA and Springfield, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Grafton to Springfield. However, you can drive to Grafton, IL, take the car ferry to St Charles, MO, drive to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, take the train to CIVIC CENTER station, walk to St. Louis, then take the train to Springfield. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to North County Transit Center, take the line 74 bus to Civic Center Transit Center, walk to St Louis Bus Station, then take the bus to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- 314-982-1406
- [email protected]
- Website
- metrostlouis.org
Bus from North County Transit Center to Civic Center Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metrostlouis.org
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1 618-465-6676
- Website
- thegraftonferry.com
Car ferry from Grafton, IL to St Charles, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- https://www.riversandroutes.com/cities-towns/visit-grafton/grafton-ferry/
- vehicle
- $9
- Foot Passenger
- $4
- motorcycle
- $6
Car ferry from Grafton, IL to St Charles, MO
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $4–9
- Schedules at
- https://www.riversandroutes.com/cities-towns/visit-grafton/grafton-ferry/
- vehicle
- $9
- Foot Passenger
- $4
- motorcycle
- $6
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Estimated price
- $70–85
Metro West Transport
- Phone
- +1-636-272-8294
- Website
- metrowesttaxi.net
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